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    • Diabetology

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    • Otitis externa, or swimmer's ear, can range from mild to severe.
    • Diabetic and immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for severe infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of recognizing severe otitis externa.
    • To emphasize the risks in vulnerable patient populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation and case review of otitis externa patients.
    • Analysis of infection progression and patient outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Mild otitis externa typically resolves with standard therapy.
    • Severe cases can lead to deep bone invasion and cranial nerve involvement.
    • Prompt otolaryngologist referral is associated with better outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary care physicians must identify severe otitis externa promptly.
    • Vulnerable patients require heightened awareness and timely specialist referral.
    • Early intervention can prevent life-threatening complications of otitis externa.